Goa Introduces ‘Beach Library’ Where Patrons Read Sand and Sunlight

Combining literacy and vitamin D in the ultimate vacation experience.

Goa has launched the world’s first “Beach Library,” allowing visitors to read books while lying on the sand under the sun. According to Hindustan Times, the initiative encourages literacy, relaxation, and sunburn mindfulness.

Library staff provide waterproof books, sand-stable reading mats, and sunscreen advice. Patrons report that the combination of waves and words enhances retention and creativity. “I never thought I’d read about quantum physics while getting mildly crispy,” said one tourist.

Critics worry about book damage and distracted seagulls, but organizers insist that sand-covered novels are “an authentic experience.” The program also offers themed reading weeks, including “Romance under Palms” and “Thrillers by Tide.”

Local cafes sell reading-inspired snacks, and Instagram influencers document literary sunbathing. Authorities hope the initiative boosts tourism while promoting education. Early feedback indicates improved mood, knowledge absorption, and sunscreen compliance.

The Beach Library promises a relaxing yet intellectually stimulating getaway, redefining reading in tropical conditions.

SOURCE: Bohiney.com (Radhika Vaz)

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Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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